The locale

From its breathtaking cliff-top position on the south-western tip of Bali’s Bukit Peninsula, The Istana gazes westwards across an endless expanse of ocean – the views are simply breathtaking. Sixty metres below the villa is Suluban Beach, renowned for its epic surf breaks, and accessible via a 130-step pathway just along from the villa; Padang Padang and other equally well known beaches are a short drive away, as are two beach clubs to the east. Golfers have the choice of two golf courses on The Bukit, and for a glimpse of Bali’s unique culture and religion, look no further than Pura Luhur Uluwatu, one of the island's most spectacular sea temples, just a five-minute drive from The Istana.